mrfatwrecker Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080604/ennew_afp/germanyswitzerlandreligionoffbeat_080604162941;_ylt=AruDBKsu8d4b7qtd5b2yIzTKOrgF Biblical theme park planned in Germany Wed Jun 4, 12:29 PM ET BERLIN (AFP) - If you ever fancied lunch in the Tower of Babel, visiting an "original size" Noah's Ark or a multimedia depiction of the final battle between Good and Evil, you may not have long to wait. ADVERTISEMENT Under plans announced by a group of Swiss evangelical Christians and reported by the German press on Wednesday, Genesis Park, a theme park based on the Bible, will open at a yet to be chosen site in Germany by 2012. It will group some 40 attractions over an area the size of 70 football pitches encompassing all areas of the Christian story, according to the organisers' website. The centrepiece will be what the organisers call an "original size" Noah's Ark which is 150 metres (490 feet) long and surrounded by water. Other attractions will include two roller coasters -- one giving an idea of the Great Flood and another on the theme of heaven and hell -- a miniature version of Biblical-era Israel and a Roman amphitheatre. Visitors will be served food at the City of Enoch, a Tower of Babel panorama restaurant, an Old Testament-era desert tent, and a mock-up of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus -- also the location for the main shopping mall. "We would like to transmit the story and the message of the Bible in an active and exciting way, so that many people in our society may have the opportunity to experience up close the most wonderful and fantastic love story of all, the love story of our Creator and Jesus Christ," the website said. The project is well short of the necessary 120 million euros (185 million dollars), but organisers are talking with German investors and hope to raise enough by the end of the year, according to the Frankfurter Rundschau daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signal Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 To be honest, a flood themed roller coaster and a heaven and hell themed coaster would be pretty awesome. I think that because it is so unique, so odd for a theme park, that it will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffen_Dk Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Sounds a bit weird for Europe.. I don't think that it will be a park the Europeans will flock to, just because of the theming - we are not as Christian as the Americans. But okay - why not; if they get some good rides........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 This is what Orlando's Holy Land Experience should have been! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam06pr Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 wasn't there another discussion about some bible park in Germany already? or was I wrong... Anyways...these bible parks need to stop...they are getting quite annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnguy Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Sounds a bit weird for Europe.. I don't think that it will be a park the Europeans will flock to, just because of the theming - we are not as Christian as the Americans. But okay - why not; if they get some good rides........... I was thinking the same thing, but I don't live in europe so I can't really say for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 There's an attraction list located at http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23345 Maybe they will also have the "Great Flood Waterpark" and photo opportunities with Jesus, Noah, Moses, and the rest of the gang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 2012? Why are they even bothering? The world will be over before this place opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Oh, this can be fun or this can be tragically bad.... On the fun side, I love the idea of strolling, cartoon-like biblical characters like Noah, Jesus, maybe the whale that swallowed Jonah... OOOO, and Jezebel! Let's not forget her, with her "Biblical Ho" costume! I think one of the restaurants should have all-you-can-eat loaves and fishes. Coaster about heaven and hell? Yeah, sounds like a dive machine to me! Maybe they will call it the Holy Roller. Hey, if they do the water trough like on Shiekra, they could say it was the Parting of the Red Sea... The great flood coaster could be a Mack water coaster/ flume ride or something. Ark-shaped cars would climb to the top of Mt Ararat before making the plunge. Back to the heaven and hell coaster.... it could be a twin-track coaster. Put two LIM "spaghetti bowl" coasters side by side. The heaven side has lap bars, the hell side has OTSRs. There should be a petting zoo around the Noah's ark replica, with two of everything. A shop that sells crucifixes could be called "My Cross to Bear". Communion Cookie snacks could be Nilla Wafers with a little cup of purple grape juice for dipping. There could be a rotor with flames painted along the walls, and called "The Fiery Furnace". Jesus would appear as a hologram amongst the riders just before the ride ends. Most important: every ride should have a thrill factor high enough to get all the riders to constantly scream Oh, My God! I got a million of em, folks! I'm here till Tuesday. Try the veal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Perhaps RRollergod is a prophet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 ^lol A bible themed theme park in Germany! Well, when almost half the population is Catholic, Christian or Protestant... it's to be expected, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Der Dongt Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I think this is a pretty dumb idea. There were a few amusement park projects like this during the last ten years and they all got turned down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeroen_twee Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 wasn't there another discussion about some bible park in Germany already? or was I wrong...Anyways...these bible parks need to stop...they are getting quite annoying No, that was in the Netherlands. It was a joke for 1 april. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 The only other funny thing about this whole bible theme park is that the year is being constructed is 2012 the "great return of Quetzalcoatl" Another religious view for a new beginning. I read about it in a book by Daniel Pinchbeck. The beast is a bird or snake like creature.The mayan and aztec calenders etc speak of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rct3man777 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I do NOT understand why you'd think of making a bible themed park... Would it even be allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCrowder Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 ^Why not? It's not as if it's offensive to other religions, forcing people to become Christian, or actively mocking other religions. I think it's a good idea, I mean, how many other theme parks are themed on space, adventure etc. And some 40% of the world are Christian, and non-Christians would go too. And if there were decent credits there, you lot would go too ---------------- Now playing: Coldplay - 42 via FoxyTunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rct3man777 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I know, but for some reason something makes me feel they won't allow it, I don't know what, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Clear Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Who is this "they" to which you refer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rct3man777 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 ^I dunno, acctually! And don't hate on me people, I just have a feeling...I don't know why "they" wouldn't allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 This intrigues me. Dunno why, because Religion is one of those topics I stay away from in discussions. (Politics and Football are the others). I guess the potential creativity and themeing appeal, regardless of content. And it is different, and I go for different when it comes to parks. Hey, why not? It'd be an adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I just can't imagine them building any sort of religious-themed park without having something in there that totally offends someone enough for them to never come back. Christianity? Which version would be represented? Catholic? Protestant? Could a group of Irish people all visit it without half of them getting upset? Will they have a dark ride that lets you ride through the inquisition and see people being tortured, maimed, and killed all in the name of the Prince of Peace? Would games of skill offer Get Out of Hell Free cards as prizes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Will they have a dark ride that lets you ride through the inquisition and see people being tortured, maimed, and killed all in the name of the Prince of Peace? Sounds like my kind of ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Will they have a dark ride that lets you ride through the inquisition and see people being tortured, maimed, and killed all in the name of the Prince of Peace? Sounds like my kind of ride! They could call it "Hypocrisy: the Ride" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think its a good idea, and I'm glad people are trying to find ways to bring others towards Christ... But it won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rct3man777 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I just can't imagine them building any sort of religious-themed park without having something in there that totally offends someone enough for them to never come back. Christianity? Which version would be represented? Catholic? Protestant? Could a group of Irish people all visit it without half of them getting upset? Will they have a dark ride that lets you ride through the inquisition and see people being tortured, maimed, and killed all in the name of the Prince of Peace? Would games of skill offer Get Out of Hell Free cards as prizes? THAT'S what I meant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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